Mayer LLP
Legal
LegalSecretary/Paralegal-ConstructionDefect
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“Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Construction Defect at Mayer LLP. Skills: Construction defect litigation, Paralegal support, Legal secretarial support, Document production. Draft discovery responses. Prepare objections”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years paralegal/legal secretary experience, Construction defect cases experience, Civil litigation procedures knowledge, Discovery processes knowledge, Court rules knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, Legal research tools proficiency, Billing time experience, Billing 50-70 hours/month
Nice to Have
IManage or comparable DMS proficiency, Discovery responses preparation experience, Document productions coordination experience
What You'll Do.
Draft discovery responses
Coordinate substantive responses
Identify documents and information
Coordinate collection of project documentation
Organize project documentation
Produce project documentation
Prepare document productions
Manage electronic stored information
Organize materials for expert witnesses
Prepare materials for expert witnesses
Create case management templates
Maintain case management templates
Create discovery shells
Maintain discovery shells
Create litigation support materials
Maintain litigation support materials
Assist attorneys with pleadings
Assist attorneys with motions
Assist attorneys with discovery
Assist attorneys with trial preparation
Communicate with clients
Communicate with experts
Communicate with insurance carriers
Communicate with opposing counsel
Manage attorney calendars
Draft legal documents
Revise legal documents
Proofread legal documents
Prepare court filings
Process court filings
Monitor litigation deadlines
Ensure compliance with court rules
Ensure compliance with scheduling orders
Handle client communications
Handle routine case correspondence
Maintain electronic case files
Maintain physical case files
Provide overflow legal secretarial support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with attorneys; Collaborate with clients; Collaborate with experts; Collaborate with support staff; Work with attorneys; Work with clients; Work with experts; Work with support staff
Communication Scope
Client communications; Case correspondence
Full Job Description
## Description At Mayer LLP, we believe in doing law differently — with collaboration, innovation and determination at the core. Founded by a team of experienced, entrepreneurial attorneys, we’ve built a firm where client interests come first and teamwork drives results. With a Southwest regional footprint spanning Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas and a breadth of practice areas including corporate & securities, litigation, real estate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare and immigration, we serve clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across industries. If you thrive in a dynamic, growth-minded environment where your contribution directly matters and you’ll work alongside skilled professionals focused on achieving business-driven legal solutions, Mayer is where you can make an impact. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Hybrid Paralegal/Legal Secretary to support a busy Insurance Defense practice focused primarily on Construction Defect litigation. This newly created position will provide both paralegal and legal secretarial support to a growing team of attorneys handling a high-volume caseload. The role is approximately 50% paralegal and 50% legal secretary responsibilities, with the opportunity to evolve into a dedicated paralegal position as the practice continues to expand. ## Responsibilities Draft discovery responses, including preparing objections and coordinating substantive responses with attorneys and clients Review case files proactively to identify documents and information needed to support litigation strategy and expert review Coordinate collection, organization, and production of project documentation, including construction records, contracts, correspondence, photographs, and other relevant materials Prepare document productions and manage large volumes of electronically stored information Organize and prepare materials for expert witnesses, ensuring complete and accurate documentation is provided for review Crea
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